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DK55 YMU

2005 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,877 mi
Last recorded214,877 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S6094,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 214,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.56, reading 1.67 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour greyish smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure pipes under vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow ball (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 210,024 miles

Coil spring corroded (all four springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 209,990 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (all four springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 205,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 196,203 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 196,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 182,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp oxidization

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

No gas blast detected time of test

Offside Front Headlamp oxidization

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection brake/fuel lines

Fail 6 Oct 2020 182,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp oxidization

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

No gas blast detected time of test

Offside Front Headlamp oxidization

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection brake/fuel lines

Pass 3 Oct 2019 172,289 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

hazard warning light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2019 172,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

fuel leak around fuel filler neck doesn't smell like fuel

hand brake poor

hazard warning light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,913 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 160,884 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pads heat damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 154,022 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 101,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,871 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,939 miles

advise o/s/f steering arm locknut

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,199 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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DK55 YMU is a 2005 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 YMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK55 YMU is a 2005 Volvo S60, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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